Isaiah Rashad & SZA, BOY IN RED | Dazzling Duets
![Isaiah Rashad & SZA, BOY IN RED: Dazzling Duets No. 30 (2026) [📷: Brent Faulkner / The Musical Hype; Top Dawg Entertainment / Warner Records Inc.; ANTONI SHKRABA production from Pexels; Clker-Free-Vector-Images, Gordon Johnson from Pixabay]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/isaiah-rashad-sza-boy-in-red-dazzling-duets-30-2026.jpg?fit=640%2C640&ssl=1)
In the 30th edition of Dazzling Duets (2026), TDE label mates Isaiah Rashad and SZA collaborate on “BOY IN RED.”
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Striking Bops from July 2026 | Playlist
![Striking Bops from July 2026 (2026) [📷: Brent Faulkner / The Musical Hype; Gordon Johnson from Pixabay]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/striking-bops-from-july-2026.jpg?fit=640%2C640&ssl=1)
Striking Bops from July 2026 features songs by Charli xcx, Coco Jones, DESTIN CONRAD, Greyson Chance, Sam Smith, TEEKS, and Tyla.
Rebecca Black, Friday → The Flops
![Rebecca Black, Friday: The Flops No. 3 (2026) [📷: Brent Faulkner / The Musical Hype; Rebecca Black; Will Oliveira from Pexels; Gordon Johnson, OpenClipart-Vectors from Pixabay]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/rebecca-black-friday-the-flops-3-2026.jpg?fit=640%2C640&ssl=1)
In the third edition of The Flops (2026), we examine the questionable and infamous “Friday” recorded by Rebecca Black.
bbno$, burger | Song Review
![bbno$, burger [📷: bbno$]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/bbno-burger.jpeg?fit=640%2C640&ssl=1)
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Canadian rapper bbno$ brings plenty of attitude, fun, and utter silliness on his brief but potent single, “burger.”
Michael Jackson, Dirty Diana | Throwback Vibez
![Michael Jackson, Dirty Diana : Throwback Vibez No. 82 (2026) [📷: Brent Faulkner / The Musical Hype; MJJ Productions Inc.; Clker-Free-Vector-Images, Gordon Johnson, schubinger from Pixabay]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/michael-jackson-dirty-diana-throwback-vibez-82-2026.jpg?fit=640%2C640&ssl=1)
In the 82nd edition of Throwback Vibez (2026), we reflect on “Dirty Diana” by the legendary King of Pop, Michael Jackson.
Advice | 5 Gems
![Advice: 5 Gems No. 24 (2026) [📷: Brent Faulkner / The Musical Hype; Timur Weber from Pexels; Gordon Johnson, OpenClipart-Vectors from Pixabay]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/advice-5-gems-24-2026.jpg?fit=640%2C640&ssl=1)
Advice: 5 Gems No. 24 (2026) Gems features songs by Kehlani, Lyrical Lemonade, Stevie Nicks, TAEMIN, and Tears For Fears.
Getting to Know… Le Bone | Interview
In the unique 520th Q&A in our Getting to Know… series, Jason interviews Alex and Dave, fellow members of the pink-adorned art rock band, Le Bone.
Guitarricadelafuente, Calypso | Beaming with Pride
![Guitarricadelafuente, Calypso: Beaming with Pride No. 66 (2026) [📷: Brent Faulkner/ The Musical Hype; Sony Music Entertainment España, S.L.; Cristyan Bohn, Ketut Subiyanto, Luis Morales Torres, SHVETS production, Uriel Mont from Pexels; Clker-Free-Vector-Images, Gordon Johnson, Wolfgang Eckert from Pixabay]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/guitarricadelafuente-calypso-beaming-with-pride-66-2026.jpg?fit=640%2C640&ssl=1)
In the 66th edition of Beaming with Pride (2026), we highlight “Calypso” performed by Spanish singer-songwriter Guitarricadelafuente.
Morgan Wallen, Been By Now | Song Review
![Morgan Wallen, Been By Now [📷: Big Loud Records / Mercury Records]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/morgan-wallen-been-by-now.jpeg?fit=640%2C640&ssl=1)
⭐️⭐️⭐️ ½ Grammy-nominated country musician Morgan Wallen sounds tried and true, but not brand-new, on “Been By Now,” his first solo track of 2026.
Getting to Know… Neverskin | Interview
In the 519th Q&A in our Getting to Know… series, Clint Bakker provides the inside scoop on the Dutch band Neverskin.
Boards of Canada, The Word Becomes Flesh | Wacky Wednesday
![Boards of Canada, The Word Becomes Flesh: Wacky Wednesday No. 30 (2026) [📷: Brent Faulkner / The Musical Hype; Warp Records; Vitaly Gorbachev from Pexels; Clker-Free-Vector-Images, Gordon Johnson from Pixabay]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/boards-of-canada-the-word-becomes-flesh-wacky-wednesday-30-2026.jpg?fit=640%2C640&ssl=1)
In the 30th edition of Wacky Wednesday (2026), we break down the unique “The Word Becomes Flesh,” performed by Boards of Canada.
15 Ear-Catching Y-Y-You Songs | Playlist
![15 Ear-Catching Y-Y-You Songs (2026) [📷: Brent Faulkner / The Musical Hype; Bruno Casttro, cottonbro CG studio from Pexels; Gordon Johnson, OpenClipart-Vectors from Pixabay]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/15-ear-catching-y-y-you-songs.jpg?fit=640%2C640&ssl=1)
15 Ear-Catching Y-Y-You Songs features songs by Adam Lambert, Ariana Grande, David Allan Coe, Felix Jaehn & Cascada, Rio Romeo, and Taylor Swift.
Chlöe & Timbaland, Talking Dirty | Spicy Tunez
![Chlöe & Timbaland, Talking Dirty: Spicy Tunez No. 53 (2026) [📷: Brent Faulkner / The Musical Hype; Parkwood Entertainment LLC / Columbia Records; Rizwan Aslam from Pexels; Clker-Free-Vector-Images, Gordon Johnson from Pixabay]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/chloe-timbaland-talking-dirty-spicy-tunes-53-2026.jpg?fit=640%2C640&ssl=1)
In the 53rd edition of Spicy Tunez (2026), we explore the naughty, sexed-up vibes behind “Talking Dirty” by Chlöe and Timbaland.
Leo Von Sol, Heatwave | Song Review
![Leo Von Sol, Heatwave [📷: Celestial Bodyshop Studios / Venice Music]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/leo-von-sol-heatwave.jpg?fit=640%2C640&ssl=1)
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Independent singer-songwriter Leo Von Sol ‘brings the heat’ and the vibes on his sensual and summery indie pop single, “Heatwave.”
Thin Lizzy, The Boys Are Back In Town | 1 Hit WONDERful
![Thin Lizzy, The Boys Are Back In Town: 1 Hit WONDERful No. 30 (2026) [📷: Brent Faulkner / The Musical Hype; Mercury Records Limited; Alexa Popovich, cottonbro studio, ds rexy, Thomas Ronveaux from Pexels; Clker-Free-Vector-Images, Gordon Johnson from Pixabay]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/thin-lizzy-the-boys-are-back-in-town-one-hit-wonderful-30-2026.jpg?fit=640%2C640&ssl=1)
In the 30th edition of 1 Hit WONDERful (2026), we highlight “The Boys Are Back In Town” by Irish rock band Thin Lizzy.
FLETCHER, Boy | Beaming with Pride
![FLETCHER, Boy: Beaming with Pride No. 65 (2026) [📷: Brent Faulkner/ The Musical Hype; Snapback Entertainment LLC / UMG Recordings, Inc.; Cristyan Bohn, Ketut Subiyanto, Luis Morales Torres, SHVETS production, Uriel Mont from Pexels; Clker-Free-Vector-Images, Gordon Johnson, Wolfgang Eckert from Pixabay]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/fletcher-boy-beaming-with-pride-65-2026.jpg?fit=640%2C640&ssl=1)
In the 65th edition of Beaming with Pride (2026), we highlight “Boy” performed by queer pop singer-songwriter FLETCHER.
JENNIE, Less than a Lover | Song Review
![JENNIE, Less than a Lover [📷: Columbia Records]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/jennie-less-than-a-lover.jpeg?fit=640%2C640&ssl=1)
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ BLACKPINK standout JENNIE thrills on her short but sweet, friend/lover-confused pop single, “Less than a Lover.”
KATSEYE, Animal | Song Review
![KATSEYE, Animal [📷: HYBE UMG LLC]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/katseye-animal.jpeg?fit=640%2C640&ssl=1)
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Girl group KATSEYE drops another infectious pop banger with “Animal,” the second track from their third EP, WILD.
Orville Peck, Too Little, Too Late | Song Review
![Orville Peck, Mule [📷: Warner Records, Inc. / Orville Peck, LLC]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/orville-peck-too-little-too-late.jpeg?fit=640%2C640&ssl=1)
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Hot, openly gay country singer-songwriter Orville Peck delivers an energetic, surefire bop in “Too Little, Too Late,” ahead of his fourth album, Mule.
Joe Simon, Music in My Bones | Throwback Vibez
![Joe Simon, Music in My Bones: Throwback Vibez No. 81 (2026) [📷: Brent Faulkner / The Musical Hype; Ace Records; Clker-Free-Vector-Images, Gordon Johnson, schubinger from Pixabay]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/joe-simon-music-in-my-bones-throwback-vibez-81-2026.jpg?fit=640%2C640&ssl=1)
In the 81st edition of Throwback Vibez (2026), we reflect on “Music in My Bones” by legendary R&B singer-songwriter Joe Simon.
13 More Songs Where the FEEL is Real | Playlist
![13 More Songs Where the FEEL is Real (2026) [📷: Brent Faulkner / The Musical Hype; cottonbro studio from Pexels; Gordon Johnson from Pixabay]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/13-more-songs-where-the-feel-is-real.jpg?fit=640%2C640&ssl=1)
13 More Songs Where the FEEL is Real features songs by Bentley Robles & Frankie Grande, Chaka Khan, Donna Summer, Madonna, The Kid LAROI, and Sylvester.
Gloria Spencer, I Got It | Music Lifts
![Gloria Spencer, I Got It: Music Lifts No. 29 (2026) [📷: Brent Faulkner / The Musical Hype; Perfect Gospel Series; Emma Bauso, foad shariyati, nappy, Niko Twisty, Victoria Strelka_ph, Wolrider YURTSEVEN from Pexels; Gordon Johnson from Pixabay]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/gloria-spencer-i-got-it-music-lifts-29-2026.jpg?fit=768%2C768&ssl=1)
In the 29th edition of Music Lifts (2026), we’re uplifted by the late gospel singer and pianist Gloria Spencer performing “I Got It.”
Mike WiLL Made-It, ROOMS | Bangerz N Bopz
![Mike WiLL Made-It, Chief Keef & YoungBoy Never Broke Again, ROOMS: Bangerz N Bopz No. 52 (2026) [📷: Brent Faulkner / The Musical Hype; Eardrummer Entertainment LLC / Giant Music; Art Laurence Luzon, cottonbro studio, Osmar Vasques, Sebastian Ervi, Wallyson Nascimento from Pexels; Gordon Johnson from Pixabay]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/mike-will-made-it-rooms-bangerz-n-bopz-52-2026.jpg?fit=640%2C640&ssl=1)
In the 52nd edition of Bangerz N Bopz (2026), we highlight “ROOMS” performed by Mike WiLL Made-It, Chief Keef, and YoungBoy Never Broke Again.
MNEK, REVERSE!! | Beaming with Pride
In the 64th edition of Beaming with Pride (2026), we highlight “REVERSE!!” performed by British pop singer, songwriter, and producer MNEK.
Buckshot & fakemink, Fever | Dazzling Duets
![Buckshot & fakemink, Fever: Dazzling Duets No. 29 (2026) [📷: Brent Faulkner / The Musical Hype; Buckshot & fakemink; ANTONI SHKRABA production from Pexels; Clker-Free-Vector-Images, Gordon Johnson from Pixabay]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/buckshot-fakemink-fever-dazzling-duets-29-2026.jpg?fit=640%2C640&ssl=1)
In the 29th edition of Dazzling Duets (2026), Irish rapper Buckshot and English rapper fakemink collaborate on “Fever.”
13 Gripping Songs That Reference God | Playlist
![13 Gripping Songs That Reference God (2026) [📷: Brent Faulkner / The Musical Hype; Gerd Altmann, Gordon Johnson from Pixabay]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/13-gripping-songs-that-reference-god.jpg?fit=640%2C640&ssl=1)
13 Gripping Songs That Reference God features songs by Behemoth, Bruno Mars, Jake Wesley Rogers, JORDY, Mitty Collier, and Norman Hutchins.
Black Eyed Peas, My Humps → The Flops
![Black Eyed Peas, My Humps: The Flops No. 2 (2026) [📷: Brent Faulkner / The Musical Hype; Interscope Records; Will Oliveira from Pexels; Gordon Johnson, OpenClipart-Vectors from Pixabay]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/black-eyed-peas-my-humps-the-flops-2-2026.jpg?fit=640%2C640&ssl=1)
In the second edition of The Flops (2026), we examine the questionable “My Humps” recorded by the Grammy-winning pop collective the Black Eyed Peas.